A sequel, for newbies

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-20-2004
A sequel, for newbies
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Fri, 08-27-2004 - 12:13pm
A new poster recently said this board doesn't offer enough helpful tips, and I agree. To that end, last week I started a thread with "tip of the week" and my tip was to get involved in something beyond yourself, once a week if you can, and see how amazing it makes you feel (and how many calories it burns). I described by "social cause" last weekend.

There are other things, which I've mentioned here from time to time, and some oldtimers have poo-pooed the ideas...but I'm living proof that these work, as each idea has helped me lose weight and keep centered. A couple of those ideas, to pass along to newbies: (1) go to your bookstore, or library, or both, and spend some time browsing healthy eating cookbooks. And/or watch the cooking channel (television) when you can--Kathleen Daelamen's "Cooking Thin" is just one program that can give you fresh ideas; (2) Get out there and LIVE! Do something different: your community center probably has exercise classes, dance classes, all kinds of things (and you'll find those free, or low cost). Nearby community colleges or universities will all have *classes* of the non-credit fun kind which fall under *adult enrichment.* You can find a weekend excursion trip (maybe birding at a beach, exploring historical sites in your area) and those kinds of mini-trips through extension will give you more exercise, opportunities to meet new people, and add some zip to your life so food won't seem half as much in the forfront of your thoughts. And the pounds will melt, while you may be having a lot more fun.

Good luck to anyone just starting along the path to healthy weight loss.

Forte


Other ideas, folks?!....let's make this a weekly thread to help any new posters or lurkers!

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-08-2003
Fri, 08-27-2004 - 1:29pm
There is a Hint and Tip section below. Any hints, tips or suggesitons should go there.
iVillage Member
Registered: 08-17-2004
Fri, 08-27-2004 - 4:33pm
Colour me confused but I don't see how you can "watch more TV" and "get out there and live" at the same time. They are contradictory.